Legal Opinion

Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen v. Walker

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided May 25, 1954No. Appeal, 18Published

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Musmanno,

The General Safety Law of 1937 (Act of May 18, 1937, P. L. 654 — 43 PS 25-1 et seq.) directs the Department of Labor and Industry to promulgate regulations which will effectuate the object and purposes of the Act, Section 3 of which reads: “All establishments shall be adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Proper sanitary facilities shall be provided in- sufficient number for the persons employed,' and shall include toilet facilities, washing facilities, dressing rooms, retiring rooms for women, ami wholesome drinking water of approved quality.” (Emphasis…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Munn v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1877
  2. Terminal Railroad v. Brotherhood of Railroad TrainmenSupreme Court of the United States · 1943
  3. Hotel Casey Co. v. RossSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1941
  4. List's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1925
  5. Johnson v. State Board of Veterinary Medical ExaminersSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1911

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